Consultant PICU - Riyadh

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 783,000 - 1,077,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Housing and transportation allowance

Medical insurance and annual leave

Annual airfare allowance

CME and professional development

Modern tertiary-care hospitals with先进ࢯ

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks an experienced Consultant PICU Specialist for a leading tertiary healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on advanced pediatric critical care for neonates to adolescents in a state-of-the-art PICU.

Ideal candidates are internationally trained with European-based qualifications, seeking excellent career growth and a tax-free remuneration package. Eligible applicants will have strong leadership and teamwork skills and a track record in high-acuity pediatric

Qualifications

• MBBS / Medical Degree with specialization in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Board Certification / CCT / Fellowship / equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of Consultant-level PICU experience.
• Eligibility for SCFHS licensing (or equivalent) in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Provide advanced life support and critical care management for neonates to adolescents.
• Perform and supervise pediatric critical care procedures (intubation, vascular access, ventilation).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with subspecialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing teams.
• Participate in governance, quality improvement and CME activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

MBBS with Pediatrics & PICU specialization

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Consultant PICU Specialist to join a leading tertiary healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide specialized intensive care management for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents within a state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

This role is ideal for internationally trained and European-based physicians seeking to work within advanced healthcare systems offering excellent career growth and competitive tax-free remuneration.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Provide advanced life support and critical care management for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
• Perform and supervise pediatric critical care procedures including intubation, central venous access, arterial lines, and ventilator management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Develop individualized treatment and care plans based on evidence-based medical practices.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, and PICU staff.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and medical records.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and continuing medical education activities.

Requirements

• MBBS / Medical Degree with specialization in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Board Certification / CCT / Fellowship / European Board / American Board or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of Consultant-level PICU experience.
• Experience in tertiary or internationally accredited hospitals preferred.
• Eligibility for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) licensing.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• UK CCT, Irish, European, Australian, Canadian, or American Board Certification.
• Expertise in pediatric ventilation, sedation, and advanced critical care procedures.
• Experience in high-acuity PICU settings.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Housing and transportation allowance.
• Family benefits (where applicable).
• Medical insurance and annual leave.
• Annual airfare allowance.
• CME and professional development support.
• Opportunity to work in modern tertiary-care hospitals with advanced PICU facilities.

European-trained and internationally qualified consultants are encouraged to apply.